Waterfest is Coming!

Wappapello Lake – June 9, 2014:  The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you on Saturday, July 5, for the Annual Ranger Willie B. Safe’s Wet ‘n Wild Waterfest.  This FREE event is co-sponsored with the SEMO Regional Water Safety Council along with many other businesses and will be held at the Redman Creek Beach from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Day use fees will be waived at the Redman Creek Beach for the event.  Concessions will be provided by the Wappapello Volunteer Fire Department.

      Waterfest makes learning about water safety a blast for the whole family!  Take the Waterfest challenge and build your own cardboard boat and race it.  We supply all the materials.  Kid’s games will be conducted near the registration booth.  Join in the fun during these scheduled activities:

10 a.m.            Registration/Begin Boat Construction

10:30 a.m.       Life-Jacket Fashion Show

11 a.m.            Pass the Sponge

11:30 a.m.       Sand Sculpture Contest Begins

12:30 p.m.       Sand Sculpture Contest Judging

1 p.m.              Inner Tube Races

1:30 p.m.         Hypothermia Game/ OHIO (Optical Hydro Illusion Obstacle) Challenge

2 p.m.              Tug-O-War

2:30 p.m.         Water Balloon Toss

3 p.m.              Cardboard Boat Races

4 p.m.              Event ends

DUSK              FIREWORKS! (Visitor Center and Redman Creek Recreation Areas)

     For more information, contact the Wappapello Lake Management Office at (573) 222-8562.  Enjoy your holiday safely.  Buckle up!  Life jackets and seat belts do save lives.